Foles shows he can run Kelly’s offense

Posted by Darin Gantt on August 15, 2013, 8:07 PM EDT

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Eagles coach Chip Kelly has admitted the offense was going to change if Nick Foles ended up his starting quarterback.

And while it wasn’t a perfect beginning, Foles did some things that indicated this could indeed be a competitive situation. He started in place of Michael Vick, and had a fairly impressive first quarter.

An interception in the back of the end zone killed what had been an impressive opening drive. He was 6-of-6 passing before the pick, moving them crisply downfield against the Panthers.

The Eagles ran a no-huddle which had the Panthers on their heels, and Foles was willing to chip away as needed. While he’s not as mobile as Vick, he was able to buy time (the Panthers got no pressure with their front four).

Of course, Foles showed he can be a functional runner also, getting around the corner for a 7-yard touchdown on his second drive.

He’s going to make Vick win the job, and that will at least give the Eagles some options.

Both looked good. Foles blew it with an INT in the red zone, in my opinion. Vick’s INT as a desperation last second throw doesn’t discount his efficiency in Kelly’s run first offense. I think the line will make Mike Vick the starter because of his comfortability in the pocket that we saw.

I hope he doesn’t force too much this year, and continues to listen to Chip. Foles has a lot of potential…but I think Vick wins out to start the season.

Vick will be QB until he fumbles,holds the ball to long, or misreads the defense again. Philly sure has gone downhill as of late. Happened after Vick had one good season got his money and then became “he is what he is” type QB.